Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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